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There’s a good reason why customs has been stepping up inspections recently.
Latest update: Yesterday (January 13), the Ministry of Commerce of China issued Announcement No. 3 of 2026, announcing that, effective January 14, 2026, anti-dumping duties will continue to be imposed on imported solar-grade polysilicon originating from the United States and South Korea for a period of five years.
Latest update: According to the latest requirements of the revised provisions of the International Maritime Organization’s International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), container liner shipping companies will be mandated to report lost containers at sea starting January 1, 2026.
We have just learned that the Tariff Commission of the State Council has released the “2026 Tariff Adjustment Plan,” which will take effect on January 1, 2026. Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the Plan thoroughly implements the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the resolutions of successive plenary sessions of the 20th Central Committee. It fully, accurately, and comprehensively puts into practice the new development philosophy, accelerates the establishment of a new development pattern, adheres to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, and makes scientific adjustments to provisional import tariff rates, optimizes tariff item classifications, and continues to apply协定 (agreement) tariffs and preferential tariffs. This will help lead the development of new-quality productive forces, meet the growing needs of the people for a better life, expand high-level opening-up, and promote high-quality development.
Regarding the Section 301 tariffs, China’s Ministry of Commerce issues a major statement.
Yesterday, Hui Jietong reported that the U.S. Trump administration announced it would impose a 301 tariff on imports of Chinese semiconductor chips starting June 2027—18 months from now!
According to the latest information obtained by Hui Jietong: This morning (December 24), the Public Security Bureau of Weihai City, Shandong Province, issued a reward notice stating that during its investigation into seven crew members of the mainland vessel “Hongtai 58,” including Liu Moumou, in June, the bureau uncovered a smuggling ring led by Taiwan residents Jian Wensheng and Chen Shunjin. This ring operated multiple vessels, including the Togolese-flagged “Hongtai 58,” and had been engaged for a long time in smuggling frozen products into the Chinese mainland.
What’s the difference between a PI and an INVOICE?
A PI (Proforma Invoice, Proforma Invoice) and an INVOICE (Commercial Invoice, Commercial Invoice) are two core documents in international trade. They differ fundamentally in terms of their purpose, legal effect, and timing of issuance.
Is charcoal export prohibited, but can engineered charcoal be exported normally?
Goods from unregistered brands are being traced by rights holders. The core processing logic involves first securing the scene, then gathering evidence, and finally resolving the issue along different paths: urgently addressing customs detentions and rights-holder complaints, swiftly verifying the ownership of rights and the compliance of authorizations, and following appropriate procedures—whether it’s a compliance defense, settlement, or loss-control measures—depending on whether infringement has occurred. At the same time, we’ll ensure thorough risk prevention and control for the future. Next, Huijetong will provide you with a detailed explanation; we hope this will be helpful to you.